Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.07
March 15, 2019
…traceability for each part they create.” TRACE provides a smart, intuitive system for quality management and documentation of key production and technical data for additive manufacturing (AM), according to the company. With TRACE, users have a simple and streamlined process with a user-friendly interface that enables traceability through all aspects of the AM workflow. It also maintains all the relevant information required for the safe and compliant operation of additive manufacturing facilities. The tool has benefited from feedback received during the TRACE pilot program. TRACE has been evaluated by a number of collaborators, including the Renishaw Inc. Solutions Center, USA,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.78
December 10, 2018
…DHL Supply Chain is utilizing mobile collaborative robots and smart glass technology in its fulfillment operations. In fact, a week ago, I had a chance to interview three DHL executives about a $300 million technology investment the 3PL is making to create its next generation supply chain. According to senior VP Fred Takavitz, VP of corporate IT Carl Behn and VP of IT Americas Mike Kreider, the investments will be spread across 350 North American facilities, and extend beyond robots and smart glasses to also include technologies like predictive analytics, augmented reality, robotic process automation, IoT and DHL’s proprietary end-to-end…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.28
December 01, 2018
…complement Hexagon’s domain expertise in metrology sensors, GPS software, smart city and positioning intelligence software. The company believes its strategy and product line offer an edge in autonomous driving simulation and testing fields. More DE 2018 survey respondents chose simulation (46%) as the technology that will have the biggest impact on product design and development over the next five years than any other technology. VTD (Virtual Test Drive), originally developed by VIRES (pronounced vee-res), is described as “an open platform for the creation, configuration, presentation and evaluation of virtual environments for autonomous driving validation.” It complements other offerings such as…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.82
July 09, 2018
…recognize and capitalize on this trend will succeed, with smart technology investments and astute strategic choices separating winners from losers.” Panelist reaction The panel at the “29th Annual State of Logistics Report” press event was generally in agreement that logistics professionals are entering a new era in managing their logistics and supply chain operations. Johnson & Johnson’s Fouhy notes that entering into long-term relationships with carriers and third party logistics (3PL) partners is now imperative to gaining improved logistics efficiency. “And that is a paradigm shift for us,” she says. “We strive to be the shipper of choice for our…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.87
February 06, 2018
…of San Francisco and a handful of other test cities delivering hot meals to hungry customers. Autonomous drones are also being evaluated for use in inventory warehouses and external deployment as last-mile and direct-to-consumer delivery solutions. And that's just one of many recent technological developments. This up-close and personal consumer interaction with autonomous machines is a relatively new phenomenon and still needs to mature. As technological breakthroughs continue at an extraordinary rate, it becomes less clear where the next material handling innovation will come from. Self-driving vehicles? Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Alternate/Virtual Reality? Only time will tell. Download: The Robotics Solutions…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.78
February 01, 2018
…the global business, these three technologies allow companies to smart small, addressing specific problems and achieving rapid impact,” says Luis Benavides, a McKinsey partner in the Miami office. Benavides argues that starting on small, targeted new technology projects minimizes risk, making it easier to make the decision to go with an innovative approach, and provides shippers with valuable intelligence that they can apply to other technologies or different areas of their supply chain one step at a time. If, on the other hand, an idea doesn’t work, it simply reinforces the new cultural imperative: Fail fast and move on. “In…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.09
August 01, 2017
…the legacy carriers. Usually, they deliver only in larger cities. Investors are interested in companies based on information and technology, not on assets like vehicles. They are focused on companies using analytics and information to figure out how to do the job for less, and leveraging drivers with their assets as excess capacity. There will be a battle between the guys with the buildings and assets, versus the guys with the apps and information. The winner will be a combination of both. 3. Focus on Visibility Legacy LSPs have improved traceability, with proof of delivery and tracking information. Regional and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 26.80
May 15, 2017
…Solution Center will be introduced at Modex 2018 for smart city logistics and connected supply chain solutions. This Solution Center will be located in the C Hall adjacent to the collocated Transportation & Logistics Americas show. For the first time, Modex will have exhibits in both the B and C Hall of the Georgia World Congress Center. The Modex show floor in the B Hall will be divided into solution-specific centers: Equipment and components for manufacturing/assembly logistics solutions, fulfillment and delivery solutions, and information technology (IT) solutions. The C Hall expansion area will feature exhibits and town hall style education…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.54
May 05, 2017
…be much more aware of what is developing, and smart enough to change the chain’s physical processes for optimal performance. According to some noted supply chain analysts, consultants and technology executives, here are the six digital supply chain trends to watch. 1.) Network-focused visibility One of the hallmarks of digital supply chains will be the ability to see and understand the activities and events of multiple players, notes ARC’s Banker. “We’re going from inward-facing digital supply chains where optimization is defined internally by a particular company, to an end-to-end digital supply chain in which you’re optimizing beyond the walls of…
